commendation

noun

com·​men·​da·​tion ˌkä-mən-ˈdā-shən 

-ˌmen-

1

a

: an act of commending

b

: something (such as a formal citation) that commends

2

archaic : compliment

Synonyms

• acknowledgment
• acknowledgement
• citation
• mention

Examples of commendation in a Sentence

Their hard work deserves commendation.

The President issued a commendation praising the volunteers for their exceptional work during the relief effort.

Recent Examples on the Web

Both officers had also received multiple commendations for their service. —Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024

Bob’s Big Boy is now California Pita, whose grand opening in 2007 occasioned a commendation from then-Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. —Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024

The following commendation praising Richards’s work was delivered at the ceremony, the White House said. —Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024

With that in mind, a special commendation for professionalism goes out to Riehle for keeping a straight face during the film’s opening scene, when Santa reads aloud a sad letter announcing the death of his old friend Mr. Hucklebuckle. 19. —Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

commendation

noun

com·​men·​da·​tion ˌkäm-ən-ˈdā-shən 

-ˌen-

1

: an act of commending

2

: something that commends

was awarded a commendation for bravery

commendatory

kə-ˈmen-də-ˌtōr-ē

-ˌtȯr-

adjective